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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 82A) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JULY 13. 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:10 a.m. TUESDAY r--PHONE TIME :? "";j" ACTIVITY ii: ~" II II In Out a. '" 7:10 The President had breakfast with Rev. Billy Zeoli, President of Gospel Films, Incorporated, Muskegon, Michigan. 7:51 The President and Rev. Mr. Zeoli went to the doctor's office. 7:57 The President went to the Oval Office. 8:00 8:35 The President met with his Counsellor, Robert T. Hartmann. 8:45 9:00 The President met with his Assistant, Richard B. Cheney. The President met with: 9:15 10:20 Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense 9:20 10:38 Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State 9:20 10:20 Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs 9:30 10:20 Mr. Cheney 10:40 11:00 The President met with: Mr. Hartmann Mr. Cheney Rogers C.B. Morton, Chairman of the President Ford Committee (PFC) Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary John G. Carlson, Deputy Press Secretary 11:05 The President went to the Cabinet Room. 11:05 11:40 The President met with members of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms who participated in two recent fake fencing projects which resulted in the arrests of over 300 suspects. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A." Members of the press, in/out 11 :40 The Presidential party went to the North Grounds of the White House. The President addressed members of the press. 11:50 The President returned to the Oval Office. GPO, 1974 OL-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JULY 13. 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:05 n.m. TUESDAY PHONE I-- TIME 'll :.l ACTIVITY I---In---'''''--O-ut---I ~ 12:05 12:11 The President met with: Gilbert E. Carmichael, President of Carmichael Volkswagon, Meridien, Mississippi and delegate at large from Mississippi to the Republican National Convention ~ Mr. Cheney 12 :11 12:22 The President participated in a photo opportunity with members of the 1975 Farm Family of the Year. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B." Members of the press 12:25 12:35 The President met with: William Henry Harrison III, former Congressman (R-Wyoming) and grandson of former President Benjamin Harrison William Henry Harrison IV, great grandson of former President Benjamin Harrison Clement Conger, White House Curator Members of the press, in/out The purpose of the meeting was to present the President an original President's Cabinet chair from the Administra tion of President Harrison, 1889-1893. 12:35 12:45 The President met with: Virginia Hatfield, resident of Covington, Kentucky Mrs. Louise Hatfield Stickney, resident of Covington Kentucky Mr. Conger The purpose of the meeting was to present the President with a bronze sculpture "The Broncho Buster" by Frederic Remington in honor of their late father, Col. James T. Hatfield. 12:46 12:52 The President met for a farewell handshake with: Dr. Theodore C. Marrs, departing Special Assistant for Human Resources Mrs. Theodore C. (Annette C.) Marrs James W. Marrs, 17 year old son William J. Baroody, Jr., Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison Velma H. Shelton, Secretary to Dr. Marrs 1:14 R The President was telephoned by Charles C. Reed, Republican National Committeeman for California. The call was not completed. GPO, 1974 Ol-SSS 663 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JULY 13, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 1:39 p.m. TUESDAY PHONE I- TIME """ ACTIVITY " ~--In---'r---O-UI--~ l 1:39 1:46 P The President talked with James E. Brown, Manager for Public and Customer Relations and Aerospace Group Executive for Thiokol Corporation, Promontory, Utah. The President met with: 2:00 2:45 Mr. Hartmann 2:00 2:40 Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant 2:00 2:30 Patrick H. Butler, Associate Editor 2:00 2:40 Douglas J. Smith, Staff Assistant 2:30 2:40 Craig Smith, Consultant 2:30 2:40 George H. Denison, Consultant 3:19 The President went to the Blue Room. 3:21 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House. 3:21 3:50 The President greeted foreign exchange students participating in the American Field Service International Scholarships Program and their local host family brothers and sisters. For a partial list of attendees, see APPENDIX "C." Members of the press 3:25 3:35 The President addressed approximately 5,000 guests. 3:50 The President returned to the Oval Office. The President met with: 3:55 4:20 James Bryan Wagner, insurance agent for Guardian Life Insurance Company, New Orleans, Louisiana and delegate from 1ihe 2nd.Congressional District of Louisiana to the Republican National Convention 3:55 4:20 James A. Baker III, Deputy Chairman for Delegates, PFC 4:10 5:30 Mr. Cheney 4:20 4:30 Jack Ford 4:55 5:10 Edwin M. "Buzz" Schwank, Chairman of the Republican Committee, Suffolk County, New York and delegate from the First Congressional District of New York to the Republican National Convention 4:55 5:10 Mr. Morton 4:56 R The President was telephoned by Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) F. David Mathews. The call was not completed. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JULY 13, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 5:21 p.m. TUESDAY PHONE i-- TIME il~ '"~~ ACTIVITY ;;:: or: f------,,---O-ut---1 1n J:. ! 5:21 P The President telephoned John F. Rafferty, Mayor (R-Hamilton Township, New Jersey) and delegate from the 12th Congres sional District of New Jersey to the Republican National Convention. The call was not completed. 5:25 P The President telephoned F. Walton "Walt" Wanner, Senior Vice President of the New Jersey Bank of North America and delegate from the 9th Congressional District of New Jersey to the Republican National Convention. The call was not completed. 5:28 P The President telephoned Andrew W.M. Gruber, attorney, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey; Chairman of the Republican Committee, Middlesex County (New Jersey) and delegate from the 15th Congressional District of New Jersey to the Republican National Convention. The call was not completed. 5:28 The President returned to the second floor Residence. 5:51 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House. 5:57 6:03 The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "D." 6:13 6:40 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "E." The President was greeted by Manager of the Philadelphia International Airport Charles Rogers. 6:49 6:57 The President motored from Philadelphia International Airport to Veterans Stadium. He was accompanied by: Jack Ford Joe Garogiola, former professional baseball player Ernie Banks, former prmfessional baseball player 6:57 The President was greeted by: Bowie K. Kuhn, Commissioner of Baseball Mrs. Bowie K. Kuhn Robert R.M. "Ruly" Carpenter, Jr., President of the Philadelphia Baseball Club William Y. Giles, Executive Vice President of the Philadelphia Baseball Club GPO ,197. Ol-555 863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo.• Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JULY 13, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY PHONE I-- TIME ""gv ACTIVITY 0: I---I-n---""--O-ut-~ ~ 7:00 The Presidential party went to the Executive Dining Room. 7:00 7:20 The President attended a reception hosted by Mr. Kuhn. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "F.II The President greeted approximately 80 guests attending the reception. 7:20 The President and Mr. Kuhn went to the holding room. 7:30 The President and Mr. Kuhn went to the Locker Room of the National League All Star baseball team. The President was greeted by George Lee "Sparky" Anderson, Manager of the National League All Star baseball team. The President greeted members of the National League All Star \( baseball team. l 7:46 The President and Mr. Kuhn went to the Locker Room of the American League All Star baseball team. l, The President was greeted by Darrell Dean Johnson, Manager of the American League All Star baseball team. I· The President greeted members of the American League All Stall f , ., baseball team. l r"' 8:02 The President returned to the holding room. 8:17 The President went to the offstage announcement area. 8:18 The President went to the home plate area. 8:19 The President went to the Commissioner's Box. He was escorted by: Mr. Anderson Mr. Johnson For a list of guests seated in the Commis'sioner' s box, . see APPENDIX IIG." 8:20 10:50 The President watched the 47th Annual All Star baseball game. Members of the press GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .. Day. Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JULY 13, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C.